Kane County, Illinois
33 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Kane County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
A middle-tier grade covers Kane County's 33 ZIP codes; documented violations, where present, are worth reviewing system by system.
How Kane County Compares
How Kane County Compares
Kane County scores 9 points below the Illinois state average (68/100) and 14 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Kane County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.6 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 11.5%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,461, largest modeled factor: Flood
45% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,461
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
216,163 housing units in Kane County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Kane County
Modeled remediation costs in Kane County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Kane County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Kane County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Kane County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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39 water systems mapped to Kane County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Kane County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Kane County
33 ZIP codes tracked in Kane County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60110 | Carpentersville | 66 | C | 1 | $224K |
| 2 | 60506 | Aurora | 66 | C | 6 | $247K |
| 3 | 60538 | Montgomery | 66 | C | 5 | $254K |
| 4 | 60504 | Aurora | 65 | C | 19 | $273K |
| 5 | 60542 | North Aurora | 65 | C | 5 | $325K |
| 6 | 60554 | Sugar Grove | 65 | C | 4 | $366K |
| 7 | 60134 | Geneva | 64 | C | 5 | $427K |
| 8 | 60183 | Wasco | 64 | C | 7 (1 health) | — |
| 9 | 60505 | Aurora | 64 | C | 10 | $193K |
| 10 | 60510 | Batavia | 63 | C | 7 | $363K |
| 11 | 60502 | Aurora | 62 | C | 27 | $389K |
| 12 | 60120 | Elgin | 59 | C | 17 (1 health) | $227K |
| 13 | 60123 | Elgin | 59 | C | 17 (1 health) | $242K |
| 14 | 60174 | Saint Charles | 59 | C | 11 (1 health) | $348K |
| 15 | 60136 | Gilberts | 58 | C | 25 | $330K |
| 16 | 60118 | Dundee | 56 | C | 26 | $340K |
| 17 | 60140 | Hampshire | 55 | C | 28 (1 health) | $317K |
| 18 | 60175 | Saint Charles | 54 | D | 24 (2 health) | $476K |
| 19 | 60124 | Elgin | 53 | D | 31 (1 health) | $403K |
| 20 | 60119 | Elburn | 46 | D | 9 (1 health) | $366K |
| 21 | 60177 | South Elgin | 40 | D | 18 (1 health) | $296K |
| 22 | 60109 | Burlington | — | — | 2 | $304K |
| 23 | 60121 | Elgin | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 60122 | Carol Stream | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 60144 | Kaneville | — | — | $296K | |
| 26 | 60147 | Lafox | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 60151 | Maple Park | — | — | 10 (1 health) | $334K |
| 28 | 60184 | Wayne | — | — | 10 (1 health) | $674K |
| 29 | 60507 | Aurora | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 60511 | Big Rock | — | — | $287K | |
| 31 | 60539 | Mooseheart | — | — | 2 | — |
| 32 | 60568 | Aurora | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 60572 | Aurora | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kane County
Up to five guides, picked by rule.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Kane County, Illinois
Overview
Kane County in Illinois covers 33 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100) across 21 scored records.
25 of 25 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.